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Center on Disability Studies Behavioral Health Clinic (CDS BHC)

Contact Information:

Maya Matheis
[email protected]
808-956-2065

Project Description:

The CDS Behavioral Health Clinic (CDS BHC) is a vital resource recently established in Hawai'i to address the mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. Through a strategic partnership with the Hawai'i Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD), CDS BHC is currently offering essential mental health support services to individuals affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. This initiative, funded by DDD via the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), ensures that children and adults with DD who have been displaced by the disaster receive critical assistance and care. CDS BHC's mission extends beyond immediate crisis response. It also serves as a training site for graduate students pursuing their Masters in Social Work and PhDs in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UH Mānoa). Through hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities, students gain valuable insight into providing specialized mental health services for individuals with DD, contributing to the cultivation of future mental health professionals dedicated to this underserved population. By combining SAMHSA-funded services with its role as an educational hub, CDS BHC plays a significant role in improving mental health outcomes for individuals with DD and their families in Maui. This collaborative effort underscores the clinic's commitment to fostering resilience, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring equitable access to essential mental health resources in the wake of disaster.

Keyword(s):

mental health; clinical

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County